Fishing With Fathers Annual derby returns to Number One Pond on June 16

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Jun 13, 2013 at 3:15 AM

SANFORD — Families and residents are invited to join Sanford Downtown Legacy and the Strawberry Patch RC Pilots at Number One Pond for the 2nd Annual Father’s Day Fish Off on Sunday, June 16.

All participants are asked to meet at the pond on William Oscar Emery Drive to register on Father’s Day at 8 a.m. The cost to register is $3 per team of two, of one adult and one child. Dad can be on more than one team — he just needs to register separately with each child. All children under the age of 15 can fish at no additional cost, but only registered teams will be eligible for prizes.

Adults do need a fishing license. Please check with the Sanford City Hall for a license. (One-day licenses are available.)

This fishing derby is open to fathers of all ages and children. Grandfathers, uncles, guardians and others can all join the fun.

The Sanford-Springvale Knights of Columbus will be selling snacks, hot dogs, and drinks during the derby. The profits from these sales will be donated to the Sanford Backpack Program, which support local children in need. The Knights will also have Tootsie Rolls for a donation to support Waban as well. As well, the Sanford Mainers will donate a one-game pass for all kids fishing at the derby.

The complete list of rules will be handed out at registration time, but here is a sneak peak if you are thinking of signing up a team:

■ Fishing is to be done in Number One Pond only!

■ Fish must be caught between 8 a.m. and noon on June 17.

■ All fish must be brought to the registration booth before 12:05 p.m.

All fish will be measured and the time of catch will be recorded on the prize board. Prizes will be awarded in four categories at the prize ceremony at 12:30 p.m.

The team with the first catch of the day, the first and second largest in length, and the smallest in length will win a prize.

Is fishing not really your sport? No problem — enjoy watching the competition, but keep your eyes to the sky as the Strawberry Patch RC pilots wow the crowd with radio-controlled helicopters, planes, boat demonstrations and so much more. The club will be raffling a RC plane, so don’t miss a chance to win. All proceeds from the raffle will help Sanford Downtown Legacy with its mission.